I commute 40 miles each way on route 80 in NJ to about 10 miles west of NYC on Route 3. I'm sure that there are worse commutes, but mine is 1 hr and 15 minutes each way, surrounded by total idiots.

Thankfully, as I near 50 year old, I have calmed down a bunch and I don't let the idiots get me down,,,,,,,,but by the end of the week, the commute, combined with the workday, I'm bushed.

One of the nice things about driving a diesel MB, that I love, is I can't take any real aggressive actions if I wanted to, I drive defensively and I enjoy the ride. That helps keep my bloodpressure in check. Plus, if anyone tailgates me I just feather the throttle a bit, then mash the pedal and give them a face full of smoke. That backs them off.

There are days that some of the knuckleheads that try to beat traffic by weaving in and out, switching lanes, cutting people off and tailgating really drive me crazy. Thankfully, most days I just shake my head and keep driving.

JCD